SS - Pre-GED - Unit 4 - Government and Civics - Sections 20 - Elections
Politics
The ideas and actions of the government
Nominates
To choose candidates
Candidate
A person who runs for public office
Political party
A group that nominates candidates
Campaign
This is a series of events that a candidate takes part in
Primary Election
If several members of a political party want to run for the same office, the party chooses its candidate by committee, convention, or through this type of election (an election to choose delegates to a political party's nominating convention at which they decide on candidates to run for office in the general election)
According to the article, what is an important task for political parties?
Raising money, getting people to vote
General Election
To nominate the party's candidate (a regularly scheduled election for state, local, or federal officials)
Media
Many American learn about election candidates and issues from this (radio, television, newspapers, and magazines)
What does PAC stand for?
Political Action Committees
The Democratic candidate who wins the _______ in the spring runs against the Republican candidate in November.
Primary Election
Republicans belong to the same ______.
Political Party
What 3 qualifications must an American meet to vote?
A voter must be at least 18 years old, a citizen, and a resident of the state where he or she votes